Food safety recall round-up 1-6 July 2017
Aflatoxin B1 in rice
Luxembourg: Bosto Riz Basmati has been recalled due to high levels of aflatoxin B1.
Basmati rice 500g (4x125g) has lot number 4546 and date 12/2019.
Luxembourg food safety authorities said they were aware of sale in Delhaize and Colruyt stores but distribution by other stores is possible.
The Belgian food safety agency said it was sold in the majority of supermarkets in the country.
Aflatoxin (B1 = 3.8) was found in basmati rice processed in Belgium, with raw material from Pakistan and sold in the above countries as well as the Netherlands.